Seminar: Personal Finance B PRP03 2013-2014


There are DAILY assignments for this class. Also, there are daily attendance and participation points. If you are present, cooperative, and participate appropriately in class discussion, you will be awarded FULL points for the day. If you are present, but do not participate or are uncooperative, you will only receive the minimum points for the day.


SEM: Personal Finance B
Day 1 M 10/14

LT:Explain the benefits of a budget
CCSS:R#7
Strategy:Marzano #5
Activity:
  • Begin Ch 7 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Begin Ch 7 Review w/Case Studies
  • How to Write a Check
  • Begin Checkbook Simulation
  • Recommended Percentages (for your family budget)
  • Consumer Equity Worksheet
Day 2 T 10/15

LT: Demonstrate how to complete a zero-based budget
CCSS:W#5
Strategy: Marzano #4
Activity:
  • Continue Ch 7 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Continue Ch 7 Review w/ Case Studies
  • Continue Checkbook Simulation
Day 3 W 10/16

LT: Compute a checkbook balance
CCSS:W#2
Strategy: Marzano #3
Activity:
  • Conclude Ch 7 video/wkbk
  • Review Checkbook Simulation

Assign:
  • Conclude Ch 7 Review w/Case Studies
Day 4 Th 10/17

LT:Analyze and use the three keys to getting bargains
CCSS:R#2
Strategy:Marzano #1
Activity:
  • Begin Ch 8 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Begin Ch 8 Review w/ Case Studies
  • Seven Basics of Negotiating
  • Computing Discounts
  • Double Discounts
  • Food for Thought
Day 5 F 10/18

LT: Describe the seven basic rules of negotiating
CCSS:R#4
Strategy: Marzano #7
Activity:
  • Conclude Ch 8 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Conclude Ch 8 Review w/Case Studies
Day 6 M 10/21

LT:Explain the difference between a commission and an allowance
CCSS:R#8
Strategy:Marzano #4
Activity:
  • Begin Ch 9 video/wkbk


Assign:
  • Begin Ch 9 Review w/Case Studies
  • Time budget-case study
  • Time budget-student
  • Creative Debating
  • Continue Checkbook Simulation
Day 7 T 10/22

LT: Evaluate the importance of doing a budget together with all stakeholders
CCSS:R#4
Strategy: Marzano #7
Activity:
  • Conclude Ch 9 video/wkbk
  • Unit 3 Test (over Ch 7-8-9)

Assign:
  • Conclude Ch 9 Review w/Case Studies
  • Continue Checkbook Simulation
Day 8 W 10/23

LT:Identify your personal strengths and weaknesses
CCSS:R#2
Strategy:Marzano #1
Activity:
  • Begin Ch 10 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Begin Ch 10 Review w/Case Studies
  • Career and Personality Traits
  • Real World Taxes
  • Career Cruising
  • Resume and Cover Letter
  • Continue Checkbook Simulation
Day 9 Th 10/24

LT:Evaluate the role of a cover letter, resume, and interview
CCSS:W#4
Strategy: Marzano #7
Activity:
  • Continue Ch 10 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Continue Ch 10 Review w/Case Studies
  • Continue Checkbook Simulation
Day 10 F 10/25

LT:Explain the various types of taxes withheld from your paycheck
CCSS:R#2
Strategy: Marzano #2
Activity:
  • Conclude Ch 10 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Conclude Ch 10 Review w/Case Studies
  • Continue Checkbook Simulation
Day 11 M 10/28

LT:Explain why insurance is an essential part of a healthy financial plan
CCSS:R#4
Strategy: Marzano #2
Activity:
  • Begin Ch 11 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Begin Ch 11 Review with Case Studies
  • Health Plan Overview
  • Comparing Rates
  • Understanding Renter's Insurance
  • Continue Checkbook Simulation
Day 12 T 10/29

LT:Differentiate between term and cash value life insurance
CCSS:R#5
Strategy: Marzano ##2
Activity:
  • Conclude Ch 11 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Conclude Ch 11 Review w/ Case Studies
  • Continue Checkbook Simulation
Day 13 W 10/30

LT:Define lease information
CCSS:R#2
Strategy:Marzano #4
Activity:
  • Ch 12 video/wkbk

Assign:
  • Begin Ch 12 Review w/Case Studies
  • Case Studies
  • Understanding a Lease
  • Rentals
  • Continue Checkbook Simulation
Day 14 Th 10/31

LT:Review course objectives
CCSS:R#10
Strategy:Marzano #6
Activity:
  • Conclude Ch 12 video/wkbk
  • Unit 4 Test
  • Review Checkbook Simulation
  • Post-Test
  • Student Opinion Surveys